Senior Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Define and oversee the comprehensive architecture of the EDW Foundry, encompassing Silver, Gold, and Platinum data layers.

• Spearhead enterprise dimensional modeling projects, which include conformed dimensions, business data products, and bus matrix strategies.

• Establish and uphold standards related to data governance, metadata management, data quality, validation, lineage, and data promotion.

• Provide architectural leadership for platforms such as Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, metadata systems, and modernization efforts.

• Define standards for AI-assisted development, engineering patterns, and delivery frameworks.

• Create enterprise architecture roadmaps aimed at data platform modernization and cloud transformation.

• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for various use cases including reporting, analytics, and operational needs.

• Convert business and technical requirements into scalable and maintainable data solutions.

• Establish best practices for DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated deployment processes.

• Lead architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and modernization planning sessions.

• Assess emerging technologies and suggest solutions to enhance performance and scalability.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and architectural direction to data engineering teams.

• Support project planning, roadmap creation, estimation, and engagements with executive stakeholders.

• Offer technical leadership for the EDW Foundry modernization initiative and collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.

• Over 12 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, or similar disciplines.

• At least 7 years of experience in designing and leading enterprise-scale data architecture and modernization projects.

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise data warehouse solutions.

• Profound knowledge of dimensional modeling, including star schemas, conformed dimensions, and Kimball methodologies.

• Experience in defining governance frameworks, metadata standards, data lineage, and data quality strategies.

• Experience with designing cloud-native data platforms and modern lakehouse architectures.

• Strong understanding of Snowflake architecture, data modeling, performance optimization, and enterprise implementation.

• Familiarity with DBT and modern ELT frameworks.

• Practical experience in designing and implementing data integration and transformation pipelines.

• Proficient SQL development and optimization skills.

• Experience in developing architecture roadmaps and technical standards.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, SDLC processes, and large-scale technology delivery initiatives.

• Capacity to lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers, architects, and analysts.

• Experience in communicating technical concepts to both executive and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to convert complex business requirements into scalable enterprise data solutions.

• Preferred experience includes Snowflake administration, Airflow, Data Mesh, Medallion Architecture, Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, Kafka, CDC, metadata platforms, AWS data services, AI-assisted development, DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD, Python, BI platforms, cloud migration, POCs, and experience in regulated or large-enterprise environments.

• Professional certifications preferred include Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Snowflake Certification, AWS certifications, PMP, SAFe, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee ownership.

• Access to continuous learning resources, training, and mentorship opportunities.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Work that is mission-driven.

• Competitive salary packages.

• Eligibility for qualified overtime.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Flexible Holiday Leave (88 hours per year).

• Parental Leave.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 5% match on base compensation and immediate 100% vesting.

• Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Allowance.

• Referral Bonus Program (up to $5,000).